Researchers use new technology to get patients with spinal cord damage on their feet.
UC Irvine experiment allows a paraplegic to walk via brain control for the first time
Organic diet cuts pesticide exposure in children
A new UC Berkeley study demonstrates how nutritional changes can lower the amount of insecticide traces in kids.
Me, myself & my microbiome
UCSF's Katie Pollard discusses the nearly 5 pounds of bacteria living with each of us, known as the human microbiome.
New six-hour Zika test could be ready soon
A UC San Francisco doctor is testing a device to reduce diagnostic turnaround from three months to six hours.
Waging a mosquito war
UC Irvine researcher wants to get rid of malaria, Zika and more.
'Schizophrenia gene' discovery sheds light on possible cause
A UC San Diego scientist weighs in on an important new schizophrenia study.
A bright approach to brain implants
New light-based brain implants and brain reading research from UC Berkeley could lead to more targeted therapies for neural damage.
A mixtape for treating dementia
Researchers at UC Davis are studying whether a personalized list of favorite songs reduces dementia patients' need for medication.
Pigeons can distinguish cancerous breast tissue from normal
Study finds the birds are uncommonly good at distinguishing cancerous breast tissue from normal .
Check air quality with your phone
UCLA's AirForU app lets users check for unsafe smog levels anywhere in the U.S. — especially useful for asthmatics or others with respiratory problems.
Eating organic lowers pesticide levels in children
New research from UC Berkeley shows that switching from conventional to organic fruits and vegetables, even for just a few days, significantly reduces pesticide levels in children’s bodies.
UCSF researcher unveils promising new drug for MS patients
Late-phase trials found that the drug greatly reduced symptoms for progressive multiple sclerosis as well as a more common form of the disease.